Bio/Pharma Funding Challenges Could Hurt CDMOs in 2017
CDMOs need to be aware that unfavorable public markets put emerging bio/pharma R&D spending at risk in 2017.
Revised ISO Cleanroom Standards Improve Air Cleanliness Classification
Revised versions of ISO 14644 Parts 1 and 2 introduce changes to sampling procedures and monitoring plans for cleanrooms and clean zones.
Bioprocessing Technology Trends of RNA-Based Therapeutics and Vaccines
The authors present an overview of the types of RNA-based therapeutics in existence and their optimal methods of manufacture, purification, formulation, and delivery.
Raw Materials Packaging Innovations for Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
Recent trends in raw materials packaging may impact manufacturing, quality, and cost of biopharmaceuticals.
Design and Qualification of Single-Use Systems
The author provides a review of the concepts of design and qualification that apply to single-use systems.
Managing Biomanufacturing Capacity Expectations
Capacity for complex therapeutics is become increasingly difficult to predict.
Microbiological Testing: Time is of the Essence
Pressures to accelerate current and next-gen therapies are challenging traditional microbiological testing methods.
Recognizing Biopharma Industry Excellence
CPhI Pharma Awards seek nominations for excellence in biopharma development and manufacturing.
Modular Bioreactor Simplifies Process Development
The ambr 250 mini benchtop bioreactor system from Sartorius Stedim Biotech can be used for parallel fermentation and cell culture.
FDA and Manufacturers Intensify Concerns about Data Integrity
Agency guidance and industry standards aim to reduce lapses and improve quality operations.
Forced Degradation Studies for Biopharmaceuticals
The author addresses critical issues to consider prior to performing forced degradation studies and provides best practice recommendations for these types of studies.
BioPharm International, July 2016 Issue (PDF)
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